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Racing sack goalkeeping coach Gambande after racist gesture

Juan Carlos Gambande has been sacked by Racing Club after he was caught on camera making an offensive gesture towards Atletico Mineiro fans.

Racing Club has terminated the services of goalkeeping coach Juan Carlos Gambande after he was caught making a racist gesture towards Atletico Mineiro supporters.

Racing was knocked out of the Copa Libertadores round of 16 after suffering a 2-1 loss to Atletico at the Estadio Independencia in Belo Horizonte on Wednesday.

Lucas Pratto set up one and scored the other as Atletico booked a spot in the quarterfinals of South America's most prestigious club tournament against fellow Brazilian outfit Sao Paulo.